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Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World

Nintendo EPD
•Jun 5, 2025•
ESRB: Everyone
•
Nintendo Switch 2
8
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8.4

667 Ratings
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4 hrs

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14 hrs

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38 hrs

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8 hrs

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  • All Characters, NPC Drivers, and Outfits List
  • Shortcuts and Track Tips
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Mario Kart World may not make the most convincing case that going open-world was the boost the series needed, but excellent multiplayer racing, incredible polish, and the thrilling new Knockout Tour mode still more than live up to its legacy.
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Logan Plant
Reviewed on Nintendo Switch 2
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Summary

Put the pedal to the metal in Mario Kart World, set in a vast interconnected environment. Race seamlessly across connected courses that deliver Mario Kart racing like never before. Twenty-four drivers can compete in a race. Participate in the new Knockout Tour mode, where you’ll barrel through back-to-back courses and checkpoints, with no pit stops along the way. If a player doesn’t make it to each checkpoint at a high-enough placement, they will be eliminated. And in Free Roam, it’s possible to go off the racetrack and drive in any direction you wish, explore areas that pique your interest and take some photos at scenic spots with a group of friends.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone
Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact
Developers
Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development (EPD)
Publishers
Nintendo
Franchises
Mario, Mario Kart
Features
Online Versus Multiplayer, Online 24-Player Multiplayer
Initial Release
Jun 5, 2025
Platforms
Nintendo Switch 2
Genres
Action, Racing, Open-World

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